Audition: An Ode to the Fools who Dream
An Ode to the Fools who Dream It has been quite some time since the release of 2016 Hollywood musical La La Land , yet its music never gets old! Hollywood musicals are generally popular among young masses because of their dreamy narratives, although they are commonly interpreted to be out of touch from reality. However, in case of La La Land , the fantasy is consolidated with strong doses of reality through lyrical rendering. No wonder the movie received multiple nominations due to the superimposed themes of reality and fantasy melding the storyline. The most profound lines in the film can be found in the song “The Fools Who Dream” rendered by Emma Stone who plays the role of Mia. Towards the end of the film, Mia – who has failed in her acting aspirations as well as personal relationship – sings the song as a part of auditioning for one last acting role. At this point in the story, Mia will be tired of giving failed auditions repeatedly and is in the verge of letting go of he...